Thune Resists Pressure to Overhaul Senate Rules for Election Reform

0:00On March 10th, Senate Majority Leader John Thune from South Dakota is resisting pressure to overhaul Senate rules, just to pass President Trump's key. Election Reform Bill The Safeguard American Voter Elegibility Act calls for proof of citizenship to register for federal elections, photo-idea polls, and stricter mail-in. Voting Rules Thune made it clear Monday that ditching the 60-vote filibuster threshold is off the table. Trump ramped up the push over the weekend, saying on social media that he'll veto other bills until Congress delivers this one right away. The House squeaked it through earlier this year, with just one Democrat on board. But Senate Democrats promised a full blockade, claiming it could. Side mine too many voters. Republicans are split on next steps, with some conservatives eyeing a talking filibuster to force Democrats into endless floor debate and bill public. Heat Thune cautions that could drag on for weeks, invite weakening amendments, and spark total gridlock, as minority leader Chuck Schumer warned.

1:01Poll show most Americans back, voter ID, and citizenship checks anyway, giving fuel to supporters like Senator Rick Scott from Florida, who wants every. Tool on the table. Still, Thune points out no big bill has ever won that way before. GOP Senators plan a conference huddle this week to hash out past forward amid Trump's ongoing demands. Keeping the election integrity fight front-and, center.